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Industry turns out in force for Westcon's Unified Comms event...
Virtualisation

Industry turns out in force for Westcon's Unified Comms event...

Ten vendors, one very clear message for unified communications enablement at Westcon's Switched On event in Auckland last week.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Fortune 500 company delivers opportunities to Unitec
EduTech

Fortune 500 company delivers opportunities to Unitec

Concentrix partners with Auckland's Unitec, offering real-world experience to students and boosting local business innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Lenovo

Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014
Westcon Unified Comms invite: 10 vendors... 1 message
Virtualisation

Westcon Unified Comms invite: 10 vendors... 1 message

Westcon's Unified Comms event in Auckland: 10 leading vendors unite to showcase latest technology solutions, with prizes and giveaways.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
As 7,500 jobs go to Lenovo, IBM continues “workforce rebalancing”
Lenovo

As 7,500 jobs go to Lenovo, IBM continues “workforce rebalancing”

IBM sheds 7,500 jobs to Lenovo, hinting at further cuts in a workforce rebalancing plan, amid a challenging financial period.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
How will IBM/Lenovo deal impact the Channel?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

How will IBM/Lenovo deal impact the Channel?

Following Lenovo's US$2.3bn deal to acquire IBM's x86 server business, many leading industry analysts have questioned how this will impact the channel market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition

Lenovo secures a $2.3bn deal to buy IBM's x86 server business, marking another step in their longstanding partnership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2014
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Marketing Technologies

Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace

Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Microsoft

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Attackers sharpen skills, so must CISO's
Malware

Attackers sharpen skills, so must CISO's

As attackers up their game, it's critical CISOs stay ahead by understanding new threats in mobile and social tech, says IBM report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Synnex acquires IBM's customer services business
Customer Relationship Management

Synnex acquires IBM's customer services business

Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2013
Can IBM and Adobe lead the enterprise digital marketing platform?
Marketing Technologies

Can IBM and Adobe lead the enterprise digital marketing platform?

IBM and Adobe lead in digital marketing, says Ovum, urging firms to choose platforms for strategic fit over mere features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013
IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?
IBM

IBM cuts 1500 Oz jobs - will Kiwis benefit?

While IBM Australia plays down job loss reports, sections of the media speculate the move could send offshore work across the Tasman to New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2013
Can IBM make a difference in your workplace?
IBM

Can IBM make a difference in your workplace?

Live from Westcon Group Imagine 2013, IBM tells TechDay how it can make a difference in your workplace and make history at the same time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2013
Lenovo leaves IBM takeover table
Lenovo

Lenovo leaves IBM takeover table

Lenovo has exited takeover discussions with IBM over the valuation of IBM's X86 server business, refusing a USD $6 billion offer.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013
Leading Lenovo set for IBM acquisition?
Lenovo

Leading Lenovo set for IBM acquisition?

World's second-largest PC maker considers acquisition of IBM's X86 server business, rumoured to cost as much as US$6 billion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
Restructuring Certus expands business divisions
Data Analytics

Restructuring Certus expands business divisions

Certus Solutions restructures, splitting its growing Business Analytics and Information Management lines, and appoints new GMs to lead each division.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013
Konica Minolta appoints new CEO
Document Management

Konica Minolta appoints new CEO

Konica Minolta names Warwick Beban as new CEO, aiming for growth after Evan Johnson's departure to parent company CSG.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2013